Posts by Allen Cheung
Real World Code does not Suck
Reading this article about how crappy code is in "the real world", you would think that all software is written by developers either too dumb, or too smart – which is just a conceited way of saying they'…
Coding to Last?
I read this pretty interesting article on the engineering of pedals and hinges, the life expectancy of components and the rigorous testing for reliability in mechanical parts. Engineering is ultimately about tradeoffs, and this was a classic example of balancing…
Apple Maps and an Issue of Trust
Okay, it's been about two months since iOS6 was released with the infamous downgrade from Google Apps to Apple's own mapping app. Formal apologies and internet-wide bashing aside, I never understood the vitriol coming from…
Thinking about the Merits of a Westernized Education
Being a product of both the Asian/eastern-style of education as well as American/western-style schooling, I'd like to think that I have a broad perspective on education. Sometimes, my wife and I argue about which…
Realizing the Limitations of Responsive Design
Responsive design! The One True Way™, born from the humble media query, to restore principles of DRY for web development while allowing for optimized experiences on today's myriad of devices. And it cures baldness. But for better or…
Quora and the Motivations behind its Top Writers Program
Quora announced today that they're starting a new program to effectively recognize top contributors to the site over the past year or two, the latest (but the most explicit) in a number of steps to try to encourage…
